Thu Jan 16 01:02:40 UTC 2025: ## Indian Women’s Cricket Team Shatters Records with Historic 435-Run Score
**Rajkot, India:** The Indian women’s cricket team created history on Wednesday, January 15th, posting a mammoth 435/5 against Ireland in the third ODI at the Nirjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. This score is not only the highest ever ODI total by an Indian team, surpassing the men’s team’s previous record of 418 runs against the West Indies, but also the fourth highest ever in women’s ODI cricket.
The innings was spearheaded by opener Pritika Rawal’s blistering 154 (129 balls) and captain Smriti Mandhana’s electrifying 135 (80 balls). The pair put on a record-breaking 233-run partnership for the first wicket. Richa Ghosh contributed a quickfire 59 (42 balls), further bolstering the team’s total. Mandhana’s century was also her 10th in ODIs, making her the fastest Indian woman to reach this milestone.
This incredible performance follows a strong showing in the previous match where the team scored 370/5. While New Zealand holds the record for the highest ever women’s ODI score, India’s total firmly establishes their dominance in the series, which they won 3-0. Ireland’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, with Orla Prendergast taking two wickets.
The match was a testament to the team’s exceptional batting prowess and strategic planning. The Indian women’s team’s remarkable achievement has set a new benchmark in women’s ODI cricket and cemented their place in the history books.
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